Senior Radiation Physicist

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please discuss your options with your recruiter.

Salary: Competitive

• Conducting radiological safety assessments to ensure compliance and safety.
• Assessing radiation damage risk to electronics, safeguarding vital systems.
• Developing and deploying cutting-edge radiation detection systems.
• Completing the systems engineering design of the secondary shielding system.
• Running and analyzing point kernel and Monte Carlo calculations.
• Providing technical advice on the impact of changes and defects across the entire vessel.
• Developing ALARP justifications to support design decisions.

• A degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Nuclear Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in radiation physics, nuclear engineering, or nuclear safety.
• Familiarity with radiological safety assessments and ALARP justifications.
• Experience with radiation transport methods (e.g., ATTILLA, MCBEND, MCNP).

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers:

• Employee share plans.
• An extensive range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.
• A green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

Our team is at the forefront of designing and validating radiation shielding for the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet. We engage across three submarine programs at various engineering lifecycle stages, designing new shields, assessing design changes, and conducting radiation metrology during commissioning. We also conduct radiological safety studies, design innovative radiation detectors, and develop capabilities in radiation damage to electronics. Relocation support packages are available for eligible candidates across all submarine roles.

This is your chance to make a real difference! Join us in an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth may restrict your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 17th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please submit your application as soon as possible!

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